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ISA | 10 BARREL BREWING CO

Published on April 10, 2012 by in AMERICAN IPA, IPA
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I was immediately attracted to this beer because it’s really easy to drink. By that I mean if you like IPAs and you like beer pong… you’ve probably made the mouth saturating, gut busting mistake of combining the 2. If this is you’re thing, than awesome for you. 10 Barrel really found a balance between flavor and drinkablility.

This India-Style Session Ale has a nice golden brown color and a decent head. But it’s good for more than just looking at. As you’re about to take a sip, your nose gets a nice punch of sweet, flowery, gardeny, goodness with a little bready aroma and somehow my nose gets some bubble gum as I exhale. Yeah, I’m making up terms here but that’s what beer tasting is about right? So here’s what I got out of it.

It’s got a bright, fresh taste. It’s definitely hoppy. By that I mean it’s got a citrus and slightly bitter, piney flavor.

The best part is that it doesn’t feel too thick. It’s fresh feeling and has great carbonation. This is what makes it so drinkable. You could make a six pack disappear way too easily. Definitely a session beer!

 

 

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BRIDGEPORT HOP HARVEST

Published on January 13, 2011 by in ALE, IPA
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The Centennial Hops for this Ale went from harvest to kettle in an hour, that’s as fresh as it gets!

It’s a copper / burnt orange color. 1 inch of cream colored head and little lacing.

It’s got a grassy smell with a bit of citrus hops. I’m getting a strong bread aroma too, and maybe a bit of caramel.

The flavor is close to the smell but you pick up the grass / green stronger up front and the citrus is very faint. Definately a yeast and bread flavor to follow it all up.

It was not at all what I expected but the crisp light freshness of the ale made it all very enjoyable.

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NINKASI SLEIGH’R DARK DOüBLE ALE

Published on December 18, 2010 by in ALE, ALTBIER
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Ninkasi SleighrWow I’m making the most of this winter by samlping yet another great seasonal! This one comes from Ninkasi in Eugene, OR.

It’s got a beautiful dark red/brown color. It really shines when the light hits it. The head is thick with some good lacing.

I was expecting to smell more hops, the malt definitely comes through, with a little sweetness.

It tastes is a balance of malt and caramel and just a bit of hops. Very well rounded and no ingredient dominates the flavor.

I’m very happy with this. It’s a great ale to sit with in front of a warm fire. Don’t you just love winter?

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EBENEZER ALE

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Here’s Bridgeport’s 6.4%ABV Winter Warmer I picked up the other day. I’ve been enjoying all the great winter seasonals this month and I hope this is no exception.

It’s got a dark amber color with about an inch of head that lingers for a few minutes.

It smells kinda like a fruity doughnut? Yeah I had to take several whiffs cause I thought I was crazy, but, it smells like dough and the hops are kinda sweet and fruity.

The taste is similar to the smell. There’s that bread/dough with a bit of caramel and some fruit. Nice balanced hops.

It’s a pretty decent winter brew. Be sure to put this one on your list.

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JUBELALE

Published on October 10, 2010 by in ALE, WINTER WARMER
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JubelaleJust picked up this Deschutes seasonal treat. It’s a 6.7% ABV Winter Warmer.

It’s got a dark mahogany color with a little head that lingers for a couple of minutes and leaves a little lacing on the glass as you enjoy it.

This beer smells like the holidays to me. A bit of chocolate and carmel with maybe a hint of vanilla. The hops smell is very faintly citrus.

It’s got a taste that measures up to the smell. Chocolaty and malty, it’s sweet and thick. There’s just enough bitterness to bring some balance to the sweetness.

It’s a great beverage for a cold fall or winter day. It’s got a great warm and comforting feel. Cheers Deschutes for another year of Jubelale.

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